Thursday, 27 December 2012

I decided to do something different for my Aunt Mary's birthday card, I chose the pattern from a Cantecleer Hobbytopper book, called Kralenkaarten, by Marga van Dijk-van Belzen, I loved making this card, the beads are different from what I usually use, and I really want to get some more of them, I have added the Sweet william Cheery Lyn Die No D137, cut with silver and purple mirri card, I backed the finished design onto purple and silver mirri card and then onto white cardstock, I really love the finish.

I had a lot of fun making this Birthday card for my great Niece's 9th Birthday, I used apa pattern No a357_9, these number patterns are perfect for all ages, I love them, I also used an image from my Toreads CD, I think these images are perfect for the children, I die cut the card myself using a Go Create XXL Square frames Die, No 360022, this is one of my favourite shaped dies, I added the Sweet williams die cut flower from the Cheery Lyn Die No D137, and then added a few sparkly gems to finish.

I made this card for Pat at my craft group, I decided to use this die as Pat has bought it for herself and wasn't sure how to use it, I have used part of apa pattern No a609, and adjusted the size slightly, I really love this pattern.

Thursday, 15 November 2012

Sometimes we all have to make a sympathy card, I find them very hard to make, this one is made for my cousins, my Uncle passed away on Tuesday, I have used one of Ann's patterns for the border, but slightly changed it, it is pattern No a2013 from the HJ No 43, I have used the Cross pattern from a HJ yearbook and the rose pattern is from a book by Joke and Adriaan De Vette, I have stitched this card in a black and gold thread and a gold thread, I mounted it onto black card and then onto gold mirri card, I was really worried about the colours that I chose, but am pleased with the final result, the photo doesn't do it justice.

I decided that this one would be a birthday card for a friend, I played around with the pattern a little so that I could stitch parts of it onto the corners and points of this card, I also Die cut the Flower using a Die From Cheery Lyn Designs No D137 and also Die cut the words, I added some gems to finish, then I scanned the card to my PC and put the picture on the insert, I am really happy with the finished card.

Friday, 19 October 2012

This card was made using the Free stitching challenge blog pattern on Ann's paper Art Blog, I loved this pattern as soon as I saw it, as I was pricking it out, I realised I could take the pattern apart a little to use on the corners and the points on this card, it's a lovely pattern to stitch.

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

This is the card that I made for the Contest On APA Forum, it is pattern No a098, the image is from a Moorehead CD that I have, the image is so cute I couldn't resist using this one, I have stitched onto Ivory Linen cardstock and used threads to compliment the colours of the image, I Die Cut the edges of the card using a Nellie Snellen border Die No MFD 028.

Monday, 8 October 2012

This is the Birthday Card that I really enjoyed stitching for a friend on Ann's paper Art forum, I have stitched pattern No a662, I chose the Tatty teddy for this one and stitched in the colours to match, I have used a martha Stewart corner punch and then added some pearls.

I made this card for my Cousins little girl for her fourth Birthday, I have used Ann's paper Art pattern No 357, these number patterns are beautiful and very quick and easy to stitch, I have used a Sarah Kay decoupage image to finish this card.

This is the card that I have made for the Theme Contest on Ann's Paper Art Forum, the theme is to make a Christmas card, so I have chosen this beautiful bell pattern, the pattern No is a720, I hope you like my card.

Here is a selection of card I have made over the past couple of months, they are mostly friendship cards and all made with Ann's paper Art patterns which you can buy from http://www.annspaperart.ch/webshop/
APA Pattern No a270

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Come and join in the fun with Ann's new Blog Challenge, the Theme is to make a card or project using the Free Stitching Pattern, The prize is a wonderful Hand Cut and Pre-Embossed Set, you have to be in it to win it. Closing date is Wednesday 17th October, 2012 - 8pm

Monday, 27 August 2012

This is one of the New Patterns on APA Webshop, this one is pattern No a730, Ann has updated her webshop so why not have a look at http://www.annspaperart.ch/webshop/ I'm sure you will love the new goodies. I loved stitching the beautiful Christmas bells pattern, I used the Go Create Dies No, 36002 XXL Square Frames Frilly 2 for the shape of this card, and for the backing paper, then added a die cut poinsettia which is a Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die,to the corner to finish. Thank You Ann for designing another very very beautifuul pattern.

This card has been made for my Dear Friend in New Zealand, I made it for her for teasing me to stitch Ann's very first pattern, which I don't have at the moment, I have combined two pattern for this card, Apa pattern No a006 and a3002 hobbydots pattern, I really enjoyed making this card.

Monday, 30 July 2012

This is a new pattern from Ann's paper art, it is pattern No a018, as soon as I saw this pattern I knew how I was going to make my card, I used a Gold sparkly thread for the hearts and a black and gold sparkly thread for the swirls, I Die Cut a circle in gold glitter paper to mount in the centre and then used the MDLR0221 Lord and Lady Die which I Die Cut in black shiny card, I then mounted it onto gold glitter paper and then mounted onto a white Die Cut card, I really am very happy with this card, it will make a beautiful Anniversary card.

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

I made this card for a friend for her birthday, I have use two patterns on this card, they are Ann's paper Art pattern No's a438 & a2011, I used a green and purple multi coloured thread for the corner patterns then a purple thread for the rose and green for the stem, I loved making this card.

Monday, 2 July 2012

On Ann's paper Art Forum some of the members have been palying a game where if we use a banned word we have to make a punishment card, this is a punishment card that I was asked to make for Sharon and her hubby, I have used Ann's paper Art pattern no a613, I also used a Forever Friends Royal Jubilee decoupage, I really like these images, and I really enjoyed making this card.

This Birthday card was made for a friend on Ann's Paper Art Forum, I used pattern No a658, I stitched in pink and green thread, then die cut the corners, I really enjoyed stitching theis card, the pattern is beautiful.

Monday, 18 June 2012

I have been cross stitching for many years, in fact I started when I was a small child at primary school, here are some of the cross stitch designs that I have completed over the years, some are waiting to be cleaned and framed, I have loved every minute of making these, two have a very special place in my heart, they are the Fairy and the Angel, it took me a year to complete the Angel, which normally would have taken me a month to complete, due to a health problem, it gave me Inspiration at the time to keep going.

About Me

My name is Sue, I live in Kent , England with my wonderful husband Mark. I love embroidery on card, cross stitch and blackwork, I would like to share my creations with you all. Thank you for stopping by and also for the comments that you leave.